After 9 Dead In Andhra Temple Stampede, Government May Take Over Private Shrine

A tragic stampede at the privately-managed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh killed nine devotees—eight women and a 13-year-old boy—and injured dozens. Following the incident, the state government announced plans to take over the temple’s management. The rescue and inquiry highlight gaps in crowd management, private shrine regulation and safety of pilgrimage sites in India, especially during festivals.

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After 9 Dead In Andhra Temple Stampede, Government May Take Over Private Shrine
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After 9 Dead In Andhra Temple Stampede, Government May Take Over Private Shrine

IN SHORTA tragic stampede at the privately-managed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh killed nine devotees—eight women and a 13-year-old boy—and injured dozens. Following the incident, the state government announced plans to take over the temple’s management. The rescue and inquiry highlight gaps in crowd management, private shrine regulation and safety of pilgrimage sites in India, especially during festivals.

TL;DR

  • On a peak festival day, a rush of over 20,000 devotees at the Kasibugga temple led to a railing collapse and ensuing stampede.
  • The death toll included eight women and one teenager; more than 25 were seriously injured.
  • The privately managed shrine lacked proper safety clearance and crowd-control infrastructure.
  • The Andhra Pradesh government has formed an inquiry panel and may assume control of the temple’s management.
  • Officials will issue fresh safety guidelines and inspect both government and private temples statewide.
  • The incident is the third such tragedy this year in Andhra Pradesh, prompting fresh debate on religious-site regulation.

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